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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 24, 1917

Page

2

Sunday Services at St Johns Cores and Altered Rune Observed

The notice lists Sunday worship at St Johns Cores with multiple services including 7 am 9 am and evening prayers. An alteration to the rune will be observed. Mass will be celebrated at Gordon vale ahead of a hospital visit on March 12. Beloved wife of J Hodge and mother to D Ratner, Mickey A McDonald mentioned.

St John's Pr Mission Service Stora Grete Salm Perea Acshar's Gordonvale Tomore

Thanks to Dr McFasce and hospital staff for care

Mrs Dodge and Mr and Mrs Kidner S A McDonald and Pre W McThiowesh thank Dr Mc Fasce and the Matron of the St Anary for their care and attention to their daughter during her illness and for the many letters of sympathy and floral tokens received from friends

Mr . Dodge Kidner McDonald Pre W. McThiowesh McFasce Stannary Meeqital Thescetther Alyw

Mining: Towers Share Market Report From Callum & Co

Market report from Bow Street broker Callum & Co lists operations on March 23 including Brilliant Extender, Brilliant Deepa, Brilliant Block, New Brilliant Freehold and New Brilliant Freehold selling at mixed prices. Other items reference North s Pe, East Mexican gu and Mills United with various terms and prices.

Fragmentary Tides note from old newspaper page

Fragmented OCR shows a dated time note with scattered digits and phrases. The readable parts include March dates and evening times but no clear event or names. The piece appears to be a partial weather or schedule snippet with unclear content.

First Aid In The Home And Digestive Aids

An old advertisement urges keeping Magnetic Liniment for burns cuts sprains and aches with quick relief claims. It also promotes Chamberlin's Tablets for stomach and digestion and a Newman's Sauce as a table complement. Sold everywhere.

Chamberlin's

Carns Jockhey Club Easter races nominations close

A Saturday listing notes nominations close today at 4 pm for the Carns Jockhey Club Easter races. The page also mentions a terrible accident in a broadcast episode at the Palace and local shop notices from Cranch and Gordon and A. M. Waddell.

Carns Jockhey Club

Boland's Ltd Announces Local Shop Opening

Bolands Ltd. will open a representative showroom in Babinda on Monday and Tuesday in their permanent sample rooms. A complete range of Sree seneans goods will be available for inspection.

Boland's Ltd Babinda Monda

Mail and mail routes altered for Cairns and Croydon

Notices announce a trolley link to connect the Forsayth train with mail services to Croydon and Cairns, closing mails in Cairns on new mornings instead of the old Wednesday schedule. Other items note Dyspeptic relief products, visits by P H H Storie to Herberton, and discussions on land for returned soldiers with Cairns Council backing coordinated settlement efforts.

Connnecion Copperfield Forsayth Croydon Cairns

Cairns Shire Council Keeps Calm After Rates Row

The Cairns Shire Council faced a dispute over rate payments and roll accuracy at a Friday night meeting. Chairman Dr G B R Mayers said a letter from Babinda claimed misallocation of rate funds and questioned Councillor Simmonds's seat, but the council decided no action was needed after solicitor guidance. The session also touched on role clarity for the acting clerk and past roll corrections.

Gains Store Council G. B. Mayers Mr. Hunter Riekha Ba Ot Tor Bie Ender Reed Hanter Connos Theodore Cairns Shire G. BR. Mayers Abbott Babinda Cosnet Cares Gordonvale Balanda Mirnwinmt Shire Ga. Simmonds Dr. Simmonds Souffimz Mr. Abbott Simmonds Ur. Simmonds Mrs. Moller Cairns Sammond Lemmond Nance R. Sammonds Butler Cannon Griffin Simmonde

Camas Shire Council Debates and School Concert Notes

The Camas Shire Council held its monthly meeting with some motions reopened for debate, an issue flagged for irregularity. Edmonton Progeous Association requests were discussed and a suggestion to hold future annual meetings at night was debated. A school concert raised funds for beautifying the grounds and erecting a fence around the Anzac Tree, with gate money split between Red Cross Equipment Guild and the School Committee. A noted comet approaching Earth was described as one of the largest seen, visible to the naked eye this year and best viewed with a telescope, with final visibility and distance details given by Dr. Crommelin.

Camas Butler Edmonton Cairns A. P. and M. Association Peter Allan Wright Red Cross Equipment Guild Nitus Woght A.scm Daily Express Wall A. C. D. Crom Chenovina Greenwich Crommelin Aleen Aoe &. Crommelin

Skeeto Bane Insect Shield Ad Copy

An advertisement claims Craig’s Skeeto Bane protects users of all ages against insect attacks and malaria. It markets the product as the best safeguard against fever and other illnesses, promising free post bottles.

Robert Craig Aoe Gana Craig Accas Caimma

Amalgamation Debate at Cairns Shire Council

Cairns Shire Council debates amalgamating the Wounded Soldiers Fund with the Dependants Fund. Councillor Reed opposes but supports in need, while Dr Griffin and Dr Sammonds raise concerns on funds and lists. The chair notes soldier opposition and a sub committee reviews the fund state, with a motion for amalgamation eventually carried.

Dr. Griffin Dieanis Cairns Simmonds Butler Reed Griffen Northern District Patriotic Fund Griffin Dr. Grifin R. T. McManus

Murder of a Child in Sydney Court

Christian William Benzing, a young man, charged with the murder of Myra, a small child of US years, near Rocky Road Rockdale on January 4. He pleaded not guilty. he testified of war service in Gallipoli. The Crown rested, no defence evidence, jury found him guilty and he was sentenced to death.

Sydney Sydney Central Court Christian William Benzing Myra Rocky Road Rockdale Gallipoli Evi Benzing

CATE GREE CAs Verdict Against Govern

In Brisbane Horch 2 a verdict was returned after hours of deliberation in a cattle case. The jury awarded a verdict and Mr Feez moved for £2900 and costs. Judgment for default was discussed as a possible outcome.

Cate Gree Brisbane Horch Feez

WA Labour Congress Suspends Several Members in Party Rift

The Labour Congress of Western Australia declares Underwood Heitmann and Fahay no longer members of the Official Labour Party due to ties with the Hughes party. It endorses nationalisation of the medical profession and free medicine and calls for Recall on the platform. Captee Bevan Dennis Lutes to contest Senate seats. Simmonds to oppose Burchett in Free mantle race. Bryan heads railway officers association. Laitey leads goldfields union and Assembly bid. Scaddag wins Brown Hill Ivanhoe seat after resignation.

Perth Labour Underwood Pilbarra Heitmann Geraldton Fahey Leonora Cantrot Labour Party Hughes Bevan G. F. Dennis J. T. Lutes Senate Delarsie Henderson Buracest J. J. Simmonds Freemantle Burchett Capt. Bryan Railway Officers’ Association Laitey Goldfields’ Surface Workers’ Union Brown Hill Ivanhoe Scaddag Grades Hall Simmons

Politician O Zanne Deepens Frontline Question

A. L. F. member Mr. O Zanne has faced claims about active service. A February letter from France notes harsh conditions and praise for troops, while Defence authorities confirm he never went to the front, having visited France only as a Parliament member on private leave.

Melboy O Zanne Bour DWT Australia Descripe Defence A.lf England O'Zanne Amit France Mufti

GUILTY verdict in forged documents case at Sydney quarter sessions

The hearing of David Clayton Howell Price for uttering forged documents continued in Sydney quarter sessions. The judge condemned muddle at the barracks and the public department. After deliberation the jury returned a guilty verdict but sentence was deferred. The Crown Prosecutor noted additional charges against the accused.

Sydney David Clayton Howell Price

Cabinet Sets May Polls In Whitecliff Senate Tie

Brisbane March 23 A special Cabinet meeting discussed the local option polls in Whiten lam. Acting Home Secretary Jones said the machinery would be set in motion to carry out the polls on May 5 in conjunction with the Senate elections.

Brisbane Whieenslam Jones Home Secretary

Government to fill Northern Territory post after elections

Melbourne March 23 authorities say the Ministry will not fill the Administrator of the Northern Territory position, which becomes vacant on Saturday, until after the elections.

Melbourne Northern Territory

ReturneD Soldier H Spencer Foll Nominated for Senate

Brisbane reports March 23 1921 Mr H Spencer Foll has been chosen as a Senate candidate. he is noted as a returned soldier.

Frank Kerridge Irvinebank Australian Imperial Forces Mr. Watson Cairns Brisbane H. Spencer Foll Senate

DONT NEGLECT DISPEPSIA A dangerous policy leading to untold misery

Neglect of early indigestion symptoms leads to worse ulceration and chronic trouble. To neutralise stomach acid use bismoured magnesia after meals, a simple remedy preferred over heavy drugs or strict diets. Ask for HOADLEY Superior Canned Fruits and Rising Sug brand jams.

Hoadley

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